It’s finally that time of year where we all go searching for that absolutely perfect pumpkin in a bright orange field. But where are the best places around the city to go searching for not only your fall decorations, but apple cider, autumn wine, bonfires, corn mazes and more? Look no further than our fall fun guide, featuring family-oriented, less-spooky fun for those of all ages.

Don’t see your favorite farm, orchard, or fall activity on the list? Let us know by emailing ulocal@wtae.com Send along photos of your fall fun - decorations and carved and painted pumpkins welcome!

Trax FarmsOpen 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday-SundayWhat’s more fall than hayrides, picking out the best pumpkin you can find, a corn maze and various apple products? Trax Farms in the South Hills has it all during their fall festival every weekend in October. Various other activities include a bouncy house, a rock wall, balloon chase, a petting zoo and more for the price of a ticket.

The fall festival itself runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, but the Trax Farms store has its own hours listed on their website.

SpringhouseOpen Fridays 2-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. In addition to their great pumpkin patch and hayrides on the weekends, enjoy delicious barbeque, ice cream at the creamery and more. Delicious food is key to your visit to Springhouse! The location is also home to “Pumpkin Land” characters, pumpkins decorated like storybook, Disney and movie characters.

Bonus: Fun at the pumpkin patch is open on Fridays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in addition to Saturday and Sunday hours. The 4-H Hog Roast on Sundays is also new, featuring roast pork quarters cooked on a open pit outside. The hog roast meal deal is only $12 for three meats and three delicious sides.

ZooBoo Oct 22-23, 29-30 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Take the kids to one of the happiest trick-or-treating spots in Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium! The event includes a not-so-scary haunted house for kids, a parade and costume contest.

Simmons FarmsOpen Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m, Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.Five acres of pumpkins to search for perfection, two corn mazes, a petting zoo and so much more all during the week, complete with a butterfly house, concessions, a human hamster wheel, apple sling shots, live music and apple picking all on weekends! You can also reserve a nighttime hayride for your group of 30-35 that drops you off at a bonfire, complete with apples, marshmallows and roasting sticks.

Bonus: Fall activities are open every day of the week at Simmons Farms, not just weekends!

Haunted Pittsburgh Downtown Ghost TourTours scheduled various times Friday-Saturday throughout OctoberJust how haunted IS Pittsburgh? You’ll find out when you take this walking tour through the streets of downtown. The tours proceed through the city rain or show, and ticket ordering is all done online through the tour’s website

Gearhard FarmsOpen Fridays 5-9 p.m., Saturdays Noon-9 p.m., Sundays Noon-7 p.m.If you’re a fan of corn mazes, Gearhard Farms’ massive maze is the place to be. The farm has hosted a different style of corn maze every year since 2000, and by the looks of it, you and your friends may be figuring your way out for awhile! Hay and cart rides are also available for large groups, as well as campfires for your enjoyment. Check out their website for the full, amazing aerial views of corn mazes of the past.

Soergel’s OrchardOpen Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.From a corn maze to pumpkin painting, Soergel’s fall festival is guaranteed to make the kids happy. Don’t miss gluten-free and peanut/treenut free trick-or-treating if your little one has allergies. You can also have fun apple picking during all fall fun weekends, but is dependent on weather and harvest.

Bonus: A definite bonus for parents, enjoy a glass of Arrowhead wine or hard cider during your visit.

HallowBoo!Open Saturday-Sunday Noon-6 p.m. beginning Oct. 8If spooky just isn’t the thing for you and your kids, head to Idlewild for a day of fun. Take the kiddos treat-or-treating through Storybook Forest, enjoy live entertainment, costumed characters, a hay bale maze and best of all, themed rides!

Bonus: Groups of 15 or more get a special rate. Even if you don’t have a big family of 15, purchasing your tickets early and online gets you a $14 discount.

Triple B FarmsOpen Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.All weekends are themed this fall at Triple B farms, from Spookey weekend, Mad Science & Magic weekend, right up to Halloweekend itself. Also popular at Triple B farms is their Storybook Pumpkinland with over 250 characters from nursery rhymes and children’s movies. Don’t miss the giant inflatables, ducky derby races, tube slides named after Pittsburgh tunnels, an observation beehive and so much more. If apple picking isn’t your thing, you can pick the perfect pumpkin, or event a winter squash.

Schramm Farms and OrchardsOpen Weekdays 9 a.m. - Dusk, Saturdays 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sundays 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.Purchase your fall decorations of gourds, ornamental corn, and cornstalks, enjoy apple cider slushies and fresh french fries, or visit Schramm’s goats and three little pigs. There are so many things unique to the farm and orchard in Jeanette. Make your way through a small corn maze for free and pick out your own pumpkin.

Bonus: This farm and orchard is also open even on weekdays from 9 a.m. until dusk.